Seashell
Midnight Musings: Love's Silent Whispers in Micky & the Motorcars' 'Seashell'
Lyrics
We don’t ever really talk
We lack meaningful communication.
I guess that’s alright with me
The lack of communication doesn't bother me.
A seashell sits on top a rock
A seashell is a metaphorical object with significance.
You know that’s where I hide my key
The seashell on a rock is where a key is hidden.
But come the light of day
During daylight, a significant event occurs.
I watch you take your things and go
The partner leaves, taking their belongings.
And I can’t hardly sleep through the night anymore
Sleep is disturbed due to the departure.
You work hard and you get by
Working hard, but struggling financially.
But you never can quite get ahead
Difficulty in making progress in life.
But somehow here in my arms
In the singer's arms, the partner finds solace.
You ease your mind and rest your head
The singer provides comfort and support.
Come the light of day
Repeat of the significant event during daylight.
I watch you take your things and go
Observing the partner leaving again.
And I can’t hardly sleep through the night anymore
Sleep continues to be disturbed.
As I lay here while you are sleeping sound
The singer contemplates while the partner sleeps.
I can't help but wonder if this the last time
Uncertainty about the partner's return.
you’ll come around
The singer questions if this is the last meeting.
Maybe I should know better
The singer acknowledges the possibility of better knowledge.
It doesn’t really matter at all
The outcome doesn't matter.
I can't wait to hear the door knob turn
The anticipation of the partner's departure.
your footsteps softly down the hall
Awaiting the partner's return home.
Come the light of day
Repetition of the significant daytime departure.
I watch you take your things and go
Witnessing the partner leaving again.
and i can’t hardly sleep through the night anymore
The ongoing difficulty in sleeping.
Comment